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M3.0 Depth: 14.2 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Gargalianoi Municipal Unit, Peloponnese Region (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-09 07:34:43 UTC Local time: —
M3.0 earthquake near Gargalianoi Municipal Unit on Aug 9, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.0 Earthquake near Gargalianoi Municipal Unit, Peloponnese Region (Greece) · 2026-08-09 07:34:43 UTC

About this earthquake

On August 9, 2026 at 07:34 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Gargalianoi Municipal Unit, Peloponnese Region (Greece). With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 77 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.2 km
Shallow
14.2 km
14.2 km — close to the regional average (14.9 km)
Regional average: 14.9 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 162 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 250 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 340 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 345 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 492 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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